#How to install plex media server how to
#How to install plex media server update
#How to install plex media server tv

#How to install plex media server how to

We hope this detailed guide helped you understand how to install Plex on Raspberry Pi.

#How to install plex media server update

You can install an updated version of the Plex Media Server package through your desktop standard Software Update tool or by running the following commands in your Terminal: sudo apt update Having completed the setup wizard, you can now explore all the options and features that Plex has to offer. You can multiple number of Libraries.ġ1) After that, click on Next and then Done button, it will redirect you to the Plex web dashboard. In this case, it's /opt/plexmedia/movies.ġ0) Click the Add button and then on the Add Library. Click on the Add Library button.ĩ) Click Next in the popup window after selecting movies as your library type.ġ0) In the next step, click on Browse for media folder and enter the path to the directory where the Movies media files are to be located. In the next step, you will have to add the media library. You can purchase a Plex Pass plan if you want access to premium features.Ħ) Upon signing up, you will be redirected to the page that contains information about how Plex works:Ĩ) You will be prompted to enter your Plex server name, select Allow me to access my media outside of my home box, and click Next.

In your browser, type 4) Create a Plex Media Server account to use the service.ĥ) By clicking the Google, Facebook, or Email buttons, you can create a free Plex account.

Note: Media files can be stored anywhere as long as the permissions are set correctly.ģ) Let's start configuring the server now. Please run the following command to set the correct ownership: sudo chown -R plex: /opt/plexmedia Process: 11470 ExecStartPre=/bin/sh -c /usr/bin/test -d '$Ģ) Plex Media Server runs as the user plex, which must have read-write permissions on the media files and directories. Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/rvice enabled vendor preset: enabled)Īctive: active (running) since Sun 08:11:09 EDT 27min ago You will get an output like below: Output It might take several minutes for the installation.Ĥ) Verify if the Plex service is running using the following command: sudo systemctl status plexmediaserver Sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curlĢ) By running the following commands, you can import the repository's GPG key and add the APT repository to the software repository list of your system: curl | sudo apt-key add -Įcho deb public main | sudo tee /etc/apt//plexmediaserver.listģ) After enabling the Plex repository, update the package list with the latest version of Plex Media Server and install it with the following commands : sudo apt update No technical knowledge is required and installation and configuration should take no more than 20 minutes.Ĭonnect to your Raspberry Pi via SSH and follow the instructions.ġ) Update the packages index and install the dependencies needed to enable a new HTTPS repository: sudo apt update

Plex Media Server can be installed on Raspberry Pi easily using the Plex repository.

A spare SSD or USB drive to store your media files.

Raspbian installed on your Raspberry Pi.

In this tutorial, you will install Plex on Raspberry Pi. It can be installed on all major operating systems and devices.

#How to install plex media server tv

Using Plex you can do the streaming to your computer, phone, tablet, or TV from anywhere. Plex is a media server helpful in storing videos, music, and photos. Choose a different version or distributionīefore we begin talking about how to install Plex on Raspberry Pi, let's briefly understand - What is Plex?